Manoj Tiwari Manoj Tiwari Asked 7 months ago

Does nicotine kill cancer cells?

I read something online, a bit of a controversial claim actually, that nicotine might have some therapeutic effects against cancer. Is it true that nicotine can somehow kill cancer cells?

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Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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No, beta. In my 65 years, I have never heard of nicotine curing cancer; in fact, it only keeps people trapped in smoking habits that cause cancer. Don't believe such dangerous myths.

Siddharth Goel Siddharth Goel Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

At Max Hospital, oncologists always warn that nicotine can actually promote tumor growth and make chemotherapy less effective. Please ask your doctor clearly about this instead of believing random claims.

Divya Chawla Divya Chawla Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Nicotine killing cancer? That sounds like a big joke. Nicotine only kills your appetite and taste buds! Better to eat fresh fruits and green veggies to stay healthy.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Absolutely not. I had serious cardiovascular complications from smoking, and my doctor told me nicotine actually damages cell structure. Please see an oncologist for any cancer concerns.

Tarla Shah Tarla Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

No, nicotine does not kill cancer cells at all. Only a wholesome diet rich in antioxidants, berries, and organic vegetables can help the body defend itself naturally alongside proper medical treatment.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I used nicotine patches to quit smoking, and they definitely didn't have any medicinal properties like fighting cancer. They only helped manage my extreme tobacco withdrawal symptoms.

Suman Sen Suman Sen Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I once ignored my constant dry cough and high BP, thinking things would resolve naturally. Please don't rely on such internet rumors about nicotine. Get a proper checkup if you feel unwell.

Shalini Misra Shalini Misra Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, you might have read some confusing article online and wanted to check. But honestly, nicotine is harmful and can actually speed up cancer cell growth. Take care of yourself.

Rahul Kamath Rahul Kamath Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Man, nicotine barely lets me sleep at night, let alone killing cancer cells! Whoever came up with this theory was definitely daydreaming. It's totally fake.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Actually, that is completely false, yaar! Nicotine does the exact opposite by promoting blood vessel growth in tumors. Don't fall for these weird internet claims.

Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Joined May 2026 6 months ago

This is a dangerous scientific falsehood. Nicotine does not kill cancer cells; it actually prevents cell apoptosis (natural cell death), helping cancer cells survive. Trust only peer-reviewed medical data.

Anil Saxena Anil Saxena Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I just completed my cancer treatment last year, and I can tell you this is a total myth. Nicotine actually interferes with cancer therapies and makes treatment harder. Stay far away from it.

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